A Step Above Preparatory Academy Inc.

Childcare Center|5203 FM 521 RD, Arcola, TX 77583|(281) 431-5353|astepaboveprep.com

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1395446
Expires: January 17, 2028
Licensed Capacity: 95 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

11 records

September 17, 2025routine#862235929
3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
The staff files were not available during my inspection.
746.801(3)Corrected 2025-09-19
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
High
A board is broken in half and hanging loose on the hand rail to the ramp leading into the back building.
746.3701Corrected 2025-09-29
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
High
The loose fill is not at the required six inches according to the heigth of the climbing structure.
746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2025-09-29
March 7, 2025complaint#862361424
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 24, 2024routine#862235928
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 11, 2023routine#862235927
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 27, 2023routine#862235926
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
High
School age room: The cork board on the wall is peeling. The wall near the restroom is peeling. Ceiling Tiles are drooping in the restroom. The vent fan in the restroom is visibly dusty. The white shelf is missing a chunk of material on the top exposing a screw. Outside: On the play structure there is a broken support clamp. Paint is peeling on two of the hand rails used for the ladder part of the climbing structure.
746.3407Corrected 2023-10-27
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
High
The infant caregivers are using the hand washing sink to wash bottles as well as washing hands.
746.2405(4)Corrected 2023-09-27
September 22, 2023complaint#862361423
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 5, 2022routine#862235925
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
One child's file out of six reviewed is missing a completed immuniztion record.
746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2022-10-14
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
High
A whole was observed in the wall in the toddler classroom. Paint was observed chipping and peeling in the pre-k and school age classrooms. The wood hand railing into the pre-k and school age building is split causing the wood to separate and pose a risk for splinters, lacerations, and possible entrapment. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
746.3407Corrected 2022-10-14
July 5, 2022routine#862235924
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
High
The elctrical outlet cover is broken in the school age room. Note: A picture was taken for the file. This was corrected when the director replaced the cover.
746.3407(9)Corrected 2022-07-05
June 27, 2022complaint#862361422
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 20, 2021routine#862235923
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 2, 2021routine#862235922
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

95 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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